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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Rotational play in steering column

Thanks. In my case the box is a fresh rebuild and seems to be play free. The 1990 firebird shaft I mentioned above developed the same problem after a few months. I ended up calling all over the...

Forum: Cooling

04-14-2018, 08:54 AM

Replies: 2

A/C Oil quantity for R134a

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

A/C Oil quantity for R134a

I'm putting in a completely new (every part new, nothing re-used) A/C system with a delco compressor.

The documentation calls for 5 oz mineral oil (1987 info). Given I'm running r134a, I'll use...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

08-22-2016, 01:58 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,894

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Rotational play in steering column

I ended up going to the junkyard and getting a column that seemed to have no rotational play in it from a 1990 Firebird.

I tore the column down till I was able to get the shaft out of it. This...

Forum: Cooling

08-16-2016, 01:06 AM

Replies: 1

Dewitts Radiator Pictures

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Dewitts Radiator Pictures

Here's the cooling performance I've gotten out of it. The conditions were: 65 - 70 mph up the highway at 4:20 pm in Phoenix, AZ on August 6th. Outside temp was 105-110. I run a 180 thermostat. No A/C...

Forum: Cooling

08-16-2016, 12:57 AM

Replies: 1

Dewitts Radiator Pictures

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Dewitts Radiator Pictures

About 3 weeks ago I received and installed the Dewitts Camaro/Firebird Radiator P/N 1139006A (2 rows of 1 inch tubes and an automatic transmission cooler).

Here's some pictures of what I received...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

08-13-2016, 06:46 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,894

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Rotational play in steering column

I watched the output shaft connection at the column itself with a mirror while moving the steering wheel. Result, the output shaft connection did not move while the steering wheel did.

I finally...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

07-31-2016, 03:24 PM

Replies: 6

Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass "Power Bulge" Hoods for 3rdgen Firebirds: They Do Exist!

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Rotational play in steering column

What would cause rotational play in the steering column (as opposed to the more common tilt play)? I've verified that it's coming from the column by watching the stub shaft connection on the steering...

Forum: South West Region

06-14-2015, 03:06 PM

Replies: 3

Third gen tpi gas tank

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Third gen tpi gas tank

Likewise! Glad you'll have a use for it.

Forum: South West Region

06-08-2015, 12:57 AM

Replies: 3

Third gen tpi gas tank

Views: 769

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Third gen tpi gas tank

I've got a thirdgen tank with a TPI style sender just gathering dust. Are you planning to put it in a car that you would take to smog? If so it won't pass because vapor leaks at the filler neck...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

09-28-2014, 02:45 PM

Replies: 6

Steering box play right of center,but not left

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Steering box play right of center,but not left

Makes sense, a component usually not replaced is assumed good and therefore not checked. The rebuilder wants me to drive the car over so they can see the problem themselves.

Would incorrect worm...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

09-27-2014, 06:41 PM

Replies: 6

Steering box play right of center,but not left

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Steering box play right of center,but not left

I will double check the front end components for movement using a helper. What's weird is I don't see the pitman arm move at all where the play is at. I got the box from an 88 WS6, figured I may as...

Forum: Suspension and Chassis

09-27-2014, 05:00 PM

Replies: 6

Steering box play right of center,but not left

Views: 1,151

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Steering box play right of center,but not left

My steering box (that I paid 110 for a rebuild on less than a month ago) has free play to the right, but not the left. I've already checked and its not tie rods, centerlink or the idler arm. I've...

Forum: Body

09-20-2013, 10:46 PM

Replies: 59

Views: 20,917

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass "Power Bulge" Formula Hoods--They Do Exist!

I also had to elongate the slots in the stock bracket a bit.

It's otherwise robust, I can drive 75 mph with nothing but the stock latch and some weatherstrip at the front to keep air from getting...

Forum: Body

09-20-2013, 10:41 PM

Replies: 59

Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass "Power Bulge" Hoods for 3rdgen Firebirds: They Do Exist!

Views: 20,917

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass "Power Bulge" Formula Hoods--They Do Exist!

I actually have the bolt-on VFN power bulge hood. This is the only FG hood I've owned besides the SS hood on my 4th gen (which I think is GM), so Ill post my observations as objectively as possible....

Forum: Electronics

09-08-2013, 02:45 AM

Replies: 1

GTA digital dash schematics

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: GTA digital dash schematics

Some old posts reference this site:

www.paonline.com/WildKat/digidash/

However it's a dead link now? Maybe someone visited this site years ago and saved all the stuff?

Forum: Interior Parts Wanted

09-07-2013, 12:57 PM

Replies: 2

WTB GTA non-working Digital Dash

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

WTB GTA non-working Digital Dash

Hi,

I'm looking for a GTA digital dash that at least has some good parts in it. I'm most interested in the odometer circuit card (that is hopefully good or has good parts), but would buy a whole...

Forum: Electronics

08-20-2013, 12:07 PM

Replies: 1

GTA digital dash schematics

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

GTA digital dash schematics

Hi,

Does anyone have schematics of the circuit cards in the GTA digital dash? Preferrably the odometer card.

My problem is with the odometer display, it simply flashes all 9's along with the...

Forum: South West Region

07-24-2013, 11:04 PM

Replies: 52

help with decision on intake

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: help with decision on intake

On the tuning end, get a moates.net ostrich if sticking with gen 1 stuff. Way easier than burning chips. If I remember right, he also makes a functional equivalent for the ls1 PCM.

Forum: South West Region

07-24-2013, 10:45 PM

Replies: 51

In Arizona west side

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: In Arizona west side

I'm around 91st and I 10. 2 thirdgens and 4th gen. 1 thirdgen needs paint the other needs almost one of everything.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

05-19-2013, 04:06 PM

Replies: 119

[NC] Wrecked 1989 Formula 305 TBI Part Out

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Wrecked 1989 Formula 305 TBI Part Out

You still have the headlight harness for the engine bay? If so how much for that and the interior harness (dash harness c100, fuse box vats wiring etc)?

Forum: South West Region

05-18-2013, 04:18 PM

Replies: 3

Billet aluminum parts. Gauging interest...

Views: 701

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Billet aluminum parts. Gauging interest...

What type of drawings can you work from? (I.e. dxf, stl)

I've got a couple things in mind. One would be an angled throttle body spacer for the HSR that would allow for more clearance on a...

Forum: South West Region

04-06-2013, 02:10 PM

Replies: 246

Arizona Roll Call!

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Arizona Roll Call!

I'm Nick and I live out in west Phoenix (a few miles from the Cardinals Stadium).

I've got an 85' bird a 92' bird and an 01' Z28.

My 85 is currently receiving most of the parts that were in the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-10-2012, 11:45 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 3,001

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Canton oil pan center link clearance?

Here's how my CL sits into relation to my existing oil pan. The gap between the top of the CL and the bottom of the pan is about 5/8". (Sorry for the upside down pic, took it w/ an iPhone)

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-10-2012, 12:20 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 3,001

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Canton oil pan center link clearance?

Which pans specifically? Some of the canton pans are angled front to back while some seem to be flat. Mine is flat. If your pan is flat and no where close to the center link, then maybe my center...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-10-2012, 12:57 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 3,001

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Canton oil pan center link clearance?

Good to know on the k-member clearance.

What I'm looking for though is how well it clears the center link for the steering as it seems it may end up being quite close for me.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-10-2012, 12:40 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 3,001

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Canton oil pan center link clearance?

Just tried measurements between the 15-246T and a stock pan from an L03 motor (both laying on the garage floor). Stock 3.75", 15-246T 4.25". Seems like it would be close with a gasket added.

Is...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

12-09-2012, 11:49 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 3,001

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Canton oil pan center link clearance?

Anyone running the either the 15-244 or 15-246 series of Canton Road race oil pans? If so, how's the clearance between the bottom of the front of the pan and the center link? Have any pics?

I took...

Forum: Body

07-08-2012, 12:36 PM

Replies: 6

Roof Skin questions

Views: 1,401

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Roof Skin questions

Rust in the windshield channel. I made patches for rust on the a-pillar skins that have worked out fine, but the roof patch panel I tried was so big that duplicating the factory curvature was a pain....

Forum: Body

07-07-2012, 03:02 PM

Replies: 6

Roof Skin questions

Views: 1,401

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Roof Skin questions

Is this for the A-pillar portion, sail panel portion or both? It sounds like you're saying I'm better off leaving the braze line alone and cutting above it? When you say "splice" are you referring to...

Forum: Body

07-07-2012, 02:11 AM

Replies: 6

Roof Skin questions

Views: 1,401

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Roof Skin questions

I have a couple questions regarding the thirdgen roof skin. I cut a donor roof off a junkyard car and now I'm working on removing just the roof skin (from the donor roof) with the intention of...

Forum: South West Region

06-16-2012, 04:19 PM

Replies: 4

F/S ATI Super Damper 917781

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Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: F/S ATI Super Damper 917781

Was sold on Ebay some time ago. Sorry.

Forum: Body

04-29-2012, 04:18 PM

Replies: 612

The Weight Reduction Thread!

Views: 172,974

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: The Weight Reduction Thread!

Jute padding was included.

Forum: Body

04-29-2012, 01:29 PM

Replies: 612

The Weight Reduction Thread!

Views: 172,974

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: The Weight Reduction Thread!

Also weighed the following wheel /tire combos (tire size 245/50R16).
88 Formula 16x8 w/ 50% tread Hankook Ventus HRII 50lbs
87 GTA "non-dimpled" 16x8 w/ new General Altimax HP 42lbs

Forum: Body

04-29-2012, 01:19 PM

Replies: 612

The Weight Reduction Thread!

Views: 172,974

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: The Weight Reduction Thread!

Just weighed the OEM rear carpet for a 92 Firebird. 17lbs.
Dimensions are approximately 60" x 44". Ozite Black carpet at 18oz / square yard would weigh about 2.3 lbs.

Forum: South West Region

03-26-2012, 01:41 AM

Replies: 7

90' Iroc Vats

Views: 1,355

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: 90' Iroc Vats

The VATS module actually generates a 30 hz signal to the ECM when the correct key is inserted (each VATS is looking for a specific resistance in the key). It also provides "ground" for the coil of...

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-19-2012, 09:57 AM

Replies: 632

lots of interior plastics

Views: 28,442

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: lots of interior plastics

I'm mainly looking for the plastic panel itself, with or without switches.

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-18-2012, 11:52 PM

Replies: 632

lots of interior plastics

Views: 28,442

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: lots of interior plastics

Any panel will work. Thanks!

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-15-2012, 12:35 AM

Replies: 632

lots of interior plastics

Views: 28,442

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: lots of interior plastics

90 - 92 Firebird fog light switch / trunk release panel?

Forum: Interior Parts for Sale

03-15-2012, 12:29 AM

Replies: 675

[WI] Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Views: 33,445

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Fog light / trunk release switch panel for a 90 - 92 Firebird?

Forum: South West Region

03-07-2012, 12:48 AM

Replies: 47

Views: 5,026

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Phoenix emissions (passed) reference point

Design III bosch 19lbs were used in a lot of vehicles. I had a Cadillac 4.9 that needed new injectors because one of the original Multecs had a spring break and basically dumped in fuel all the time....

Forum: South West Region

03-06-2012, 12:54 AM

Replies: 47

Views: 5,026

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Phoenix emissions (passed) reference point

Some tips:
Have you replaced your O2 sensor recently? The single wire O2 that thirdgens use is around $20. Also check for exhaust leaks upstream of the sensor as this can skew the reading of O2...

Forum: Aftermarket Product Review

03-03-2012, 09:21 AM

Replies: 2

90 - 99 Firebird outer CV boot

Views: 819

Posted By ChainHartMachin

90 - 99 Firebird outer CV boot

Saw this mistaken ebay ad today
...

Forum: South West Region

02-25-2012, 10:17 AM

Replies: 47

Views: 5,026

Posted By ChainHartMachin

Re: Phoenix emissions (passed) reference point

Is it a correct assumption that any modification not visible on the outside of the engine (cams, rockers, perhaps heads) can get through CA smog as long as the sniffer passes? As an example, I...

Forum: South West Region

02-24-2012, 11:36 PM

Replies: 47